Abstract

The International Hotel was built in Helena, Montana Territory, in 1868 by Judge J.B. Stuart. The hotel had a succession of owners, starting with G. Jules Germain, until it closed in 1922. Records consist of thirteen guest registers (1868-1895) and a cash book (1881-1884).

Abstract Christian Kenck (1835-1914), a native of Germany, arrived in Helena, Montana Territory, in 1866 and operated a restaurant, the Magnolia Hotel, a saloon, a stone quarry, and four ranches. His son Joseph N. Kenck (1862-1943) was a bookkeeper at the Second National Bank of Helena; Helena city alderman; and Lewis and Clark County public administrator. Papers (1852, 1969-1895) of Christian and Joseph Kenck include incoming correspondence, financial records, legal documents, and miscellany. There...